ABERDEEN, S.D. -- The Minnesota State University Moorhead volleyball team faced its second ranked team of the season and fell short against No. 2-ranked Northern State, 25-12, 25-10, 25-15 in Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference action Tuesday night in Aberdeen, S.D.

MSUM is now 6-4 overall and 2-1 in the NSIC while the Wolves improved to 11-0 overall and 3-0 in the league.

Freshman outside hitter Madison Wassink led the Dragons with five kills, while freshman Lexi Gilbertson came off the bench to contribute four kills. Sophomore setter Lauren Kiewiet and freshman setter Katelyn Selensky combined for 13 assists. Junior middle blocker Kaylyn Jenkins three blocks while three Dragons each added two blocks. Senior libero Monica Vega had 11 digs, followed by eight digs from Selensky.

The first set was tied early after kills from Wassink and freshman outside hittler Amanda Carlson. The Wolves would use their offense that leads the nation in hitting percentage to pull away and take the opening set 25-12. The second set opened with the Wolves going on a nine-point scoring run before a kill from Gilbertson brought it to an end. A six-point run would give NSU a 25-10 victory in set two.

The Dragons tied the game early in set three thanks to kills from Selensky and Gilbertson. Northern would continue to prove themselves by going on another long-run. The Dragons would go on a run of their own to force a Northern timeout. Sophomore middle blocker Kylie Kanwischer added a kill down the homestretch, but it would not be enough as Northern took the final set 25-15.

MSUM will host Minnesota Crookston at 6 p.m. on Friday.